Patient's question:
Which hospital in our country is the best for treating hereditary neurological diseases in children? My two children both suffer from hereditary intellectual disability and epilepsy, with symptoms appearing at the age of 3-4, starting with their left foot turning inward. At Peking University Maternity and Child Hospital, we consulted Dr. Wu Ye, who performed an MRI that showed both the cerebellum and the brain were beginning to atrophy. We also conducted white matter four tests, urine screening, abdominal ultrasound, and electromyography. We had Dr. Huang Yu from Beijing Medical College perform an NCL test, and muscle biopsies were taken from the child's legs, but no definitive diagnosis was found. Dr. Wu diagnosed the condition as neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis. Despite all these tests, we still haven't found out what the exact disease is. Now, the child often leans backward and falls while walking.Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a common and frequently occurring disease in childhood, characterized by sudden recurrences, unpredictable recurrence times, and the need for long-term treatment. At the same time, children are in a critical period of physical and mental development and learning, and due to existing biases and misunderstandings about epilepsy in society, parents of children with epilepsy often face significant pressure in terms of psychological, physical, and financial aspects.Medical Advice: Therefore, it is essential for parents of children with epilepsy to have a correct understanding of the diagnostic and treatment procedures for epilepsy, as well as the precautions involved, and to actively and optimistically cooperate with the treatment. It is also important to arrange the child's daily life and study in a reasonable manner, ensure adequate rest, avoid overeating, limit fluid intake, and prevent sleep deprivation and emotional fluctuations. In terms of diet, meals should be regular and portion-controlled, avoiding excessive consumption or binge eating. Spicy foods, coffee, and seafood should be avoided.
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